Last Updated on Thursday, 22 September 2016, 4:14 by Denis Chabrol by Abigail Semple Chairman of the Caribbean Association of National Training Authorities (CANTA), Dr. Wayne Wesley said on Wednesday that there should be no need for the importation of workers. Wesley spoke at the launching of Accreditation to Award Caribbean Vocational Qualifications (CVQ). The CVQ is a CARICOM approved award that ...

Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 20:06 by Denis Chabrol Amid public servants’ continued disappointment with government’s one to 10 percent final pay offer for 2016, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo said the increase being offered signals it commitment to improving the lives of the working poor. However, General Secretary of the Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC), Lincoln Lewis gave ...

Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 18:50 by Denis Chabrol A major conflict has surfaced in the board Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA), even as that regulatory entity prepares to address the granting of several licenses by the Jagdeo-led administration and prepares to grant ones before next year. In a statement issued by GNBA Chairman, Leonard Craig, he labeled ...

Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 17:21 by Denis Chabrol The International Labour Organisation (ILO) is assisting Guyana in crafting a new policy on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) aimed at preventing workplace injuries and fatalities, the Ministry of Social Protection announced Wednesday. The draft was presented to stakeholders including the Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC), the Federation of ...

Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 September 2016, 13:01 by Denis Chabrol A woman caught attempting to traffic a large quantity of cocaine to the United States (US) was Thursday jailed and fined. Tricia Loo of 651 Fort Ordinance, East Canje, Berbice pleaded guilty when she appeared before a city magistrate. She was sentenced to three years imprisonment and fined GYD$25.6 ...

Last Updated on Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 21:06 by Denis Chabrol An elderly feed shop owner, his daughter-in-law and several other persons were terrorized by two armed bandits who carted off cash and other valuables. Items stolen include Ipads, Iphones,  sales amounting to more than GYD$15,000 and jewellery. The attack was staged  Tuesday at about 9 AM by two men, ...

Last Updated on Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 16:08 by Denis Chabrol by Abigail Semple Arrest warrants were Tuesday issued for self-confessed drug lord, Barry Dataram and his reputed wife, Anjanie Boodnarine, after they failed to turn up in court to know whether they would have to lead a defence or would be freed of a cocaine trafficking charge. City Magistrate, ...

Last Updated on Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 12:30 by Denis Chabrol A mother of two on Tuesday appeared on charges of narcotics and illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. According to the facts read out by Chief Magistrate Ann Mc Lennan, on September 16, 2016, Alexis Phillips was found to be in possession of 51 kilos and 350 grams ...

Last Updated on Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 12:18 by Denis Chabrol A Guyanese national was handed over to immigration officials yesterday after appearing in the District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court on an assault charge, the Online news website, Barbados Today reported on Tuesday. The 48-year-old farmer of Apartment #1 Arrindell, Government Hill, St Michael, who only goes by the name Mankad, ...

Last Updated on Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 12:05 by Denis Chabrol Guyana’s President, David Granger on Tuesday urged the United Nations (UN) to come down on the side of international law and send his country’s border controversy with Venezuela to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), even as that country continues to resist efforts. “The United Nations cannot be a ...